Infected Haven Part I by S.K Nuanes (life changing books to read .TXT) 📕

“Rose, why are you even here?” I asked, raising an eyebrow. I hated the scent that reeked from her, I felt like she was similar to Angel. She smiled as she took a sip from her cocktail. “Well, I heard about you taking the throne, and your marriage. I couldn’t just stand by in my boring life.”

“So a traitor is going to have the throne? Well seems legit.” Dmitri’s friend commented.

I didn’t even want to be King of Hell, Satan pulled that on me very last second. He knew how my mind would work. It was part of the deal, I sighed as I tried to hold back killing him.

Even the path I was on would make me want to kill every demon. Which I wanted to in the first place, yet now my thirst for bloodshed was even greater.

I eyed him; he could be an easy kill. Yet, I couldn’t just rip his head off in a public place.

“Well, at least I’m worth something. You reek of muck. Where were you born, the gutter. You would probably die in one.” Ayperos said, with a grin.

He is going to kill me.

Once the last word came out, he was on his feet. His features were clear now, he was Hispanic, dark brown eyes, he had black hair, he was about seven feet, it looked like he was on steroids, he had on a tight black shirt with ripped jeans on. His breath reeked of weed, he growled low, “I…will...kill ya.”

Based on his speech, he wasn’t very educated would say he was sold into slavery at an early age.

“I didn’t mean it, now put me down.” I said, trying to keep my temper.

He help me up by my collar, he was baring his teeth at me.

“Now, now girls. If you want to fight, take it to the arena.” Dmitri said, as he took a sip of his drink.

“Let’s, you against my gang.” He said, dropping me on the ground and walking out.

“Well, you are screwed.” Dmitri chuckled.

Rose shook her head, and seemed like she was trying to get used to us. I still didn’t know why my uncle was visiting. I wanted to find out, only after I teach them a lesson.

The arena was filled with demons that were in their demonic form; every single one of them was ugly beyond belief. The fighting area was ten feet in the ground, dirt and the fences were black chain link, and they were ten feet as well. Blood was everywhere, even in the bleachers. There was Dmitri’s friend, he spit into a pot and a friend was massaging his shoulders. There were four guys glaring at me, so it was five against one. “Oh look at this turn out, so many ugly faces. Rumor is it, that there is a special fight tonight. Prince Ayperos against the Blood Hands!”

I remembered that name; it was a gang that was passed down for centuries. Only the top killers were in that group.

“The rules are simple, no using any demonic powers, no cheating, the Blood Hands will be able to turn into their demon form. Ayperos, since you are a powerful demon you must stay in your human form.”

One jumped into the arena, he was a short, pale, and short red hair, red eye to match, and he took off his shirt, and turned into a demon. There was a serpent, wings like a hawk, long hair, sharp fangs, head like a bull and he was still small. I took off my long red leather tailcoat, and threw my black shirt on the ground.

I jumped into the battle arena, and felt the metal hand power up with my demonic energy. I took a deep breath and started one of the longest nights so far. I closed my eyes for a second, then opened them, everything was blurry, expect bodies were very detailed and weak spots were easy to spot. His was in his wings, I grinned I calculated a plan in seconds. I dashed at him, I ducked as he tried to punch me, I upper cut him, then grabbed his throat and threw him in the air. Then I grabbed his wings and pulled them into a painful position and, ripped the wings off of him like a bandage. Blood was everywhere, he screamed in agony I could see the crowd on their feet trying to get a better look. There was silence, exactly as planned. I turned to the remaining fighters.

They seemed to be frozen, possibly fear. Then the announcer shouted, “Mercy rules. Ayperos is the winner.”

I jumped out of the arena and rolled my head cracking my neck, I picked up my coat and placed it on. I picked up the shirt and turned to the crowd, I threw it up and watched them trying to grab it. My eyes returned to their neutral color, I let out a heavy sigh looking at the demon who was dying on the ground. I looked back down at the metal claw. Not everything can be kept in the dark, I suppose.

Dmitri turned around the corner, and grinned at me, “Well I underestimated you.”

“Want me to kill you too?” I snarled low.

He smiled then shrugged, “You can try, but remember only one thing can destroy someone from the Dark Dimension.”

“Satan destroyed those a long time ago, not a single one was left.”

Dmitri nodded, slightly impressed that I knew my history. “Yes, well done. I am surprised you aren’t dumb as you look.”

“If Satan sees I am here, he will believe I am sinking into the demonic abyss.”

“Well, hate to break it to you buddy. You are.”

He walked to his car, which was a Mustang Shelby. He looked at me as if wondering if I was going to get in. I shook my head, I rather walk alone and wonder about the reason I was turned into a demon. I wish Satan would tell me, Dmitri raced past me. Humans make mistakes all the time, and they are forgiven. What did I do, that was unforgiveable?

My mother made sure, I did everything a saint would do. So, why was I cursed?

“I’m not doing that, you are insane!” I snapped.

He let out a chuckle then gave an evil grin, “Of course you will, you know your fate. Brent, look down at your arm. If that isn’t telling you who you are, and what you do. Then you are pathetically stupid.”

“I never asked to be a demon, tell me…why me. What did I do that was so unforgiveable?”

He grinned then his eyes got a deadly shine in her eyes, “I’ll tell you.”

Arthena was laying by the pool side, she had on sunglasses, she wore a sexy bathing suit. Nina stood blocking the sunrays. Arthena took off the sunglasses, and looked up at Nina, “Um, what do you want?”

Nina looked around, seeing how much money Arthena had, seeing hedges trimmed into shapes, a large pool but the house was very cute but it screamed rich. “Are you a gold digger or something?”

Arthena let out a laugh; “I don’t need to strip to get a guy’s attention, and all this wealth. I got a good paying job, still doesn’t explain why you are here.”

Nina sighed and sat down on a lounger next to Arthena, “Do you know if there is a gate that opens to Hell?”

“Yes, but if you think about it. It’s a likely chance you will be killed.” Arthena shrugged trying to keep tanning.

“I need to talk to Brent.” Nina said low, narrowing her eyes.

Arthena slid the sunglasses up behind her ears, and raised her eyebrow, “Since when did Brent, go back to the Demon World? Thought he hated that place.”

“I think something happened to him, he has been missing.” Nina said, almost on the edge of her seat.

“Tried calling him, and didn’t you guys break up?”

Nina sighed then said, “We weren’t really together, but no one deserves to be tortured by Satan….please help me make sure he is ok.”

“If we do, we can’t run in there blind. We need to be prepared.” Arthena said, sitting up.

“So you’re going to help?”

Arthena shrugged then said, “Well a witch normally serves a demon as a prostitute, so we can say you are one as well. Go around into clubs, asking around for Prince Pouty.”

“So is that why you are swimming in wealth?’

Arthena let out a laugh, then shook her head, “No, but come on we can make you sexy. Sort of.” Arthena pulled Nina by the arm, and took her into the house, and into her room. Which had a lot of naughty toys, a large bed with red sheets and purple cover and pillowcases. There were some candles, and posters on the walls, the room smelt of a perfume. She had a walk in closet, with some corsets, dresses, high heels and tank tops.

“Are gonna stand out, if we dress like prostitutes?” Nina asked looking around.

Arthena looked around her closet for outfits for them, “Nope, trust me honey. The Demon World is like Las Vegas pretty much.”

“But I can’t really act sexy.” Nina said, shrugging slightly, bit depressed about the whole thing. She was able to fight a man twice her size, but she had no idea how to flirt.

“You don’t need to, just don’t allow them to pin you in a corner. Especially the larger demons just stay close to me. Or at least, try not to get killed.”

Going into Hell, was said to be impossible. Only way to get there, are Hell Gates. No one human came out alive. Nina didn’t even trust Arthena few weeks ago, and now they were breaking into Hell together. Nina remembered what her mother told her, trust no man, and fear nothing.

“How do you know, we will be able to find him?”

Arthena shrugged then got some fancy corsets and short skirts, “Everyone knows his name, we will manage.”

Nina sighed, as they sat down and started doing hair and make up. Nina had her hair straighten, with glitter highlights that would get attention. Arthena curled her hair; even though it was simple it was very flattering.  Both wore, bold make up which brought out their features very well.

Nina got a white corset with a black bow and laces, a short black skirt, fishnets tights, and knee high white boots. Arthena had a dark red corset with black lace, also a black short skirt, with fishnet tights with rhinestones on them, and fancy black high heels.

“Alright, now lets go. Just remember never to lay down.” Arthena said, almost in a motherly tone.

Nina got her pistol and placed it under her skirt, Arthena noticed her and raised her eyebrow, “You know if someone sees that, you will be exposed.”

“Not if I blow their head off.” Nina said, loading the gun with bullets.

Arthena sighed then took the gun away from her, “This is a dead give away, if we want to find where he is. You can’t give away who you are.”

“I was told not to go anywhere, without a weapon.” Nina snapped back.

Arthena walked out of the room, then popped her head back in, “Well go ahead, when I find him. I will tell him, you say hi.”

Arthena grinned then was gone; Nina chased her fast as she could. She knew she was going to regret this, she held onto the pistol tightly. “Come on, let’s go pay a visit to Prince Pouty.”

“Well you ladies need a body guard, to make you look more famous.” Robert spoke from behind them; he had a grin that many boys had, when they were up to no good. There was no way of talking him out of this, the girls exchanged looks and gave Robert a nod. They travelled to the nearest Hell Gate.

After all these years, learning the truth behind why I was cursed. I didn’t want to believe it, I bared my teeth at him, “Why the hell should I believe you?”

“Because brat, I know what happened